Charming and romantic stone cottage within the Northumberland National Park. Beautifully furnished. Perfect for couples, friends or family and pet-friendly. Wonderful walking and cycling from the doorstep. WiFi. Rothbury 9 miles. (Ref. 28577)

“Lovely cottage in superb location”

My family and I had a fantastic week in this beautiful , comfortable and well equipped cottage . The owners are really helpful and have thought of everything including chocolates , crisps and biscuits which were very welcome following a long drive . The cottage is in a lovely little village a real get away from it all location . There are a few pubs nearby serving lovely food . Also it is a fabulous base to explore all that Northumberland has to offer . We would definitely stay here again and will always remember it as a lovely holiday .

Miss CoffeyAugust 2017

“The cottage was beautifully clean and comfortable upon arrival .”

Sean the owner had left crisps, chocolates and biscuits which was a really lovely thing to do . We had a fantastic week , the village was very quaint and a great base for us to explore Northumberland . Also there were lovely walks near the cottage too . Everything we needed was in the cottage a real home from home and some lovely pubs a short drive away for evening meals . It was our first time visiting Northumberland and should we go again would love to stay at Brackenlea cottage .

“Lovely comfortable cottage with everything you need.”

Very quiet and with a population of around 120 people I was pleasantly surprised to find the close by pub was comfortable and friendly.There were great walks virtually starting at your door.It was an easy walk to the next village (Alwinton)and the pub there is also very welcoming and serves great food.

“The Perfect Country Retreat”

Brackenlea is the ideal country getaway. The town of Harbottle couldn't be more picturesque nestled in the foothills of the drakestone, within the borders of the national park. The cottage is excellently equipped with a treasure trove of information to keep even the most experienced of explorers busy, the OS explorer maps were great for finding the best trails. About a 20 minute drive from the cottage is Cragside (free for national trust members) a stunning example of a 19th century manor surrounded by some of the most stunning grounds I'd ever seen. Accompanied with a maze several lakes and cafe there's something there for everyone. All in all our stay at Brackenlea couldn't have been better and I would recommend it to everyone, I'll certainly be booking it again one day.

“Ideal cottage to explore Northumberland”

An excellent cottage in a convenient and beautiful location. Clean and tidy, really well equipped and very comfortable. Lots of walks nearby and the lovely town of Rothbury is easy to get to (The Narrow Nick micro pub is great!). Will definitely stay here again.

“Wonderful”

Had a lovely 4 night stay at Brackenlea. Cottage has everything you could need. Comfy bed, wifi, well stocked kitchen. The area is perfect. Walks start from the doorstep (Drake Stone) and following the River Coquet. Further away are the Simonside and Cheviots. Would recommend.

“Worth a visit!”

Brackenlea cottage is just wonderful! The cottage itself is well presented and the owner Sean was very helpful before and during our booking. The kitchen had everything needed for a short stay, the beds were comfy and the living room was cosy with the fan heater fireplace. The large selection of books and DVDs were a bonus as were the welcome crisps and biscuits after a drive from London.
The village is very small (the nearest shop is about 8 miles away) so come prepared for your stay where possible. The local pub opens in the evenings only, we popped in for a drink but no food is served here. The walk to Drakes Stone was a nice way to pass an hour or two and the views are lovely.
We would highly recommend this cottage and would definitely visit again (maybe during summer when the rain will not lessen the chances of star gazing so much).

“Beautiful and peaceful, just what we needed”

Brackenlea cottage is cosy, comfortable and well appointed. The village of Harbottle is beautiful and peaceful. Two doors up there is a delightful pub/papershop/information centre that also sells local homemade jams. There are good pub restaurants no more than 10 minutes drive away and the view from Harbottle Crag is beautiful. We spent a lot of time walking and sitting by the River Coquette in nearby Coquettedale. Our retriever also enjoyed swimming there. The coast is between 30 and 45 minutes away, but the scenery throughout is breathtaking. We will stay again soon.

Mr KnowlesSeptember 2016

“Harbottle is a lovely, peaceful village set in beautiful countryside.”

The cottage of comfortable and cosy and has all necessary facilities. We investigated Harbottle castle ruins, wonderful views, and went on many great walks. The climb to Harbottle Crag and lake are really worthwhile as is a trip to Holy Well. Shopping requires a drive into Royston, but it's a charming town. There are many fine pubs serving meals in the locality. You're central to many places of interest or you can relax by the Coquet River surrounded by sheep. Also Harbottle has an odd little pub, only open in the evenings where you can enjoy a quiet drink and meet the locals. Best holiday for a long time.

Mr KnowlesSeptember 2016

“Harbottle is a beautiful village set in beautiful countryside.”

Brackenlea Cottage is very comfortable with all the necessary facilities. We had a fabulous holiday walking in the area.

“One of the Best!”

A very tasteful conversion of this end of terrace property in a lovely quiet village handy for many Northumberland attractions and walks. Warm, cosy and refurbished to a high standard and perhaps one of the best self catering accommodations we have used.

“Very clean cottage, with everything we needed.”

We were very pleased with the cleanliness of this cottage. There was everything we needed for our family, including lots of dvds and games. The cottage has wifi which was great. There was plenty of leaflets and local information about the surrounding area and there are lovely walks direct from the door. We would definitely recommend.

“Mrs”

What an amazing cottage. The location is wonderful, peaceful and tranquil. The cottage itself has been renovated & decorated to the highest standard, it is stunning throughout. Every little thing has been thought of, with no details left out. There are games galore, lots of DVDS to watch and plenty of useful information about local places of interest. I would absolutely recommend this cottage to anyone who appreciates luxury in a beautiful, quiet village.

“Fan-tas-tic!”

One of the best holidays ever. Loved it here. Perfect. Everything you need, cosy accommodation, peace, quiet, nature, walks, history. We were here in October when the leaves were changing but any time of the year this place would be magical. Cottage well stocked with info brochures and lovely books too for an evening's browsing of what to do the next day! Thanks so much for a perfect stay :)

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The property

A delightful semi-detached stone cottage, built in 1820 in the peaceful and historic village of Harbottle, situated in idyllic Upper Coquetdale within the Northumberland National Park, with the Cheviots and the Simonside Hills nearby.

Brackenlea has been beautifully furnished throughout with luxurious touches to provide a cosy and romantic, countryside retreat, ideal for a couple, family or group of friends.

The open plan ground floor has all you need to rustle up a tasty meal and the gorgeous leather sofas are ideal to curl up upon and rest tired limbs after a long day of walking or sightseeing.

On the first floor you will find a shower room and two charming, cosy bedrooms, with one of the beds having a handy zip/link facility, meaning this will appeal to different party sizes.

Just a short drive away are Cragside Hall at Rothbury, Alnwick Castle and Gardens, the Heritage Coastline and Hadrian’s Wall, or why not spend your time just exploring the stunning local area with its spectacular walking and cycling routes right on your doorstep?

A wonderful destination, with Brackenlea Cottage offering the perfect base for those wanting to truly experience Northumberland at its very best.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x 4' double. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric stove-effect fire.

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About the location

HARBOTTLE

Alwinton 1.5 miles; Rothbury 9 miles.

The delightful village of Harbottle is situated in the Upper Coquet Valley, between the grassy Cheviots and the more rugged Harbottle Hills. Rural Harbottle has an old village pub and a ruined medieval castle, and is conveniently located in the Northumberland National Park, from where you will find the Simonside Hills, which provide some of the best walking and cycling in the county. Take a walk to the ancient Drake Stone believed to be endowed with supernatural powers or seek out Gallows Edge where many a poor soul met their end at the hands of the Lord of Redesdale. Nearby Rothbury has an array of excellent shops, tea rooms, a golf course, public tennis court, cycle hire and of course the famous Cragside Hall to explore. A short drive away and there's more history to explore in the form of wonderful castles and endless beaches of the Heritage Coastline, plus a little further afield are the beautiful Kielder Water and Hadrian’s Wall.